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Lafox, Illinois

• Managed the process and maintenance of purchase orders end to end to align with demand changes including supply confirmation, expediting, and cancellations. Approved purchase orders within delegated limits. Ensured.
• Mastered Microsoft Dynamics CRM software in short period of time to fill in for Purchasing Manager during medical leave. Contributed to Buying role for the Power & Microwave division of leading global electronics.

United States

• Contributed to the process of expediting hundreds of past due purchase orders. Worked closely with Buyers on other Purchasing duties such as cancelling requisitions, clearing up inventory discrepancies and confirming.
• Expedited past due orders for several large projects in a timely, efficient and professional manner.

Aurora, IL

• Instrumental in the preparation of the company’s first physical inventory. Train employees on inventory procedures focusing on key factors within inventory control and the need for attention to detail. Oversee process.
• Ensure consistent accuracy of orders by meticulously managing all purchasing requisitions and purchase orders.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of vendors, promptly entering vendor quotes and information.
• Analyze inventory reports to assess item performance, determining heavy and low-turn items to guide management purchasing decisions and promote cost efficiency.
• Provide analysis and forecasting on reorder items to determine best reorder schedule and identify most frequent reorder items.

Naperville, IL

• Provided high-level administrative assistance, ensuring calls were handled quickly and professionally with consistently excellent customer service. Managed all appointments and schedules with a focus on maximizing time.
• Identified cost savings that resulted in the company converting to new insurance and utility companies.
• Provided accurate general bookkeeping and Family Trust account management.

Chicago, IL

• Synchronized planning functions with Purchasing Agents to ensure quantities ordered achieved optimum pricing and maximization of profits. Analyzed the receipts of commodities in order to guarantee accuracy of data.
• Leveraged problem solving skills to build a purchasing matrix for vendors which streamlined production runs and created cost savings for the company.
• Utilized ERP system to procure packaging material, corrugated shipping cartons, labels, folding cartons, and packaging for engine chemical aftermarket packaging to secure best pricing and delivery schedule.